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COPYRIGHT,  1902, 
BY  JOHN  WRIGHT  BUCKHAM 


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WHO  BY  FAITH  AND  LOVE 
HAS  MADE  FOR  HIM  A  TRUE  HOME, 

Ubis  little  volume  ot  Devotions 

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CONTENTS 

PAGE 

THE  LORD'S  PRAYER 7 

A  GENERAL  CONFESSION 8 

A  SERVICE  FOR  EACH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH  ....  9-41 

A  PRAYER  FOR  LOVED  ONES 42 

A  FAMILY  PRAYER 42 

SERVICES  FOR  SPECIAL  DAYS,  —  LORD'S  DAY,  CHRIST- 
MAS, ETC 43-53 

CHILDREN'S  PRAYERS 5 5-58 

GRACE  BEFORE  MEAT 59 

A  GENERAL  THANKSGIVING 65 


PREFACE 

IF  family  worship  is  declining,  it  is  due,  in  large  part,  not  to 
a  loss  of  faith  in  its  value,  but  to  the  practical  and  immediate 
difficulties  that  lie  in  the  way,  owing  to  changed  conditions  to 
which  we  have  not  yet  adjusted  ourselves. 

The  chief  obstacle  is  the  lack  of  time  and  the  pressure  of 
other  interests.  The  rush  and  whirl  of  modern  life  are  prover- 
bial. One  may  lament  this  as  much  as  he  likes,  but,  struggle  as 
he  may,  he  cannot  extricate  himself  wholly  from  the  whirling 
vortex.  He  must  adjust  his  life  to  his  time  and  environment. 
Much  more  must  the  family.  Business  and  school  and  home 
duties  will  not  wait  for  long  and  solemn  family  devotions  such  as 
our  fathers  held.  They  must  be  brief,  or  not  at  all.  And  brevity 
is  not  without  its  merits.  Any  one  who  recalls  his  uneasiness  as 
a  child  during  the  long  Scripture  reading  and  prayer  will  realize 
that,  as  far  as  the  children  are  concerned,  —  and  who  is  con- 
cerned so  much  as  they  ?  —  a  brief  form  of  family  worship,  if  it 
be  sweet  and  earnest,  and  full  of  meaning,  is  adapted  to  make  a 
deeper  and  better  impression  on  the  child  than  a  prolonged 
service,  during  which  his  mind  wanders  and  his  limbs  ache. 

This  little  manual  is  prepared  expressly  with  a  view  to  the 
urgent  necessity  of  brevity.  If  it  be  charged  with  the  fault  of 
conspiring  with  business  and  pleasure  in  robbing  God  of  the 
time  which  is  due  to  him  and  his  worship,  the  answer  is  that  in 
many  instances  the  choice  lies  between  a  brief  service  and  none 
at  all.  Nor  is  a  short  service  necessarily  lacking  in  reverence 
or  in  power  of  impression.  A  few  vital,  beautiful,  fitting  words 
are  often  most  fruitful.  The  kingdom  of  God  is  as  a  grain  of 
mustard  seed.  It  is  in  just  this  virtue  of  vital  compactness,  this 
multum  in  parvo  quality,  that  the  historic  collects  of  the  church 
and  the  written  prayers  of  many  devout  and  gifted  individuals 
excel.  For  this  reason  they  are  used  here,  and  to  assist  those 
who  feel  timid  about  offering  ex  tempore  prayer,  and  who,  for 
that  reason,  have  never  held  family  worship.  In  no  sense  is  it 
the  intent  of  the  compiler  to  promote  the  custom  of  using  pre- 
pared forms  in  place  of  the  spontaneous  and  heartfelt  prayer  of 

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Preface 

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*t  •  *•  *  *    .  *  • 

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*»"•       '  i     •*         *     • 

individual  soul,  but  rather  to  assist  and  supplement  such 
prayer  by  furnishing  a  few  models  of  devout  and  beautiful  peti- 
tion adapted  to  family  or  individual  use. 

The  passages  of  Scripture  given  for  each  day,  with  the  alter- 
native readings,  are  chosen  with  the  same  end  in  view,  —  that  of 
offering  compact  and  vital  passages  wherein  truth  and  inspiration 
and  guidance  are  compressed  into  the  narrowest  compass.  They, 
too,  are  given  only  as  models  and  examples  of  similar  passages 
of  which  the  Bible  is  full.  I  have  not  followed  the  prevalent 
custom  of  adding  selections  from  other  writers,  because  the 
combination  almost  always  impresses  one  unfavorably,  for  the 
reason  that  miscellaneous  selections,  good  as  they  may  be,  suffer 
in  comparison  with  the  virility  and  authoritativeness  of  the  Bible. 

It  is  intended  that  the  Lord's  Prayer  be  repeated  in  concert  to 
close  the  devotions  each  morning,  and  if  familiar  passages  like 
the  Twenty-third  Psalm  and  the  Beatitudes  are  committed  and 
repeated  in  unison,  it  adds  much  to  the  fellowship  and  joy  of 
the  service.  There  are  already  numerous  devotional  collections, 
some  of  them,  like  "  Closet  and  Altar  "  and  "  The  Quiet  Hour,"  of 
great  fitness  and  value,  but  none  possesses  the  brevity  and  in- 
expensiveness  of  this  manual.  Acknowledgment  of  especial 
indebtedness  is  made  to  the  admirable  collection,  "Prayers 
Ancient  and  Modern,"  selected  and  arranged  by  the  editor  of 
"  Daily  Strength  for  Daily  Needs."  The  singing  of  a  hymn  is 
recommended,  particularly  on  Sundays  and  special  days. 

I  cannot  close  without  addressing  a  most  earnest  appeal  to  all 
into  whose  hands  this  little  volume  may  fall,  to  hallow  the  home 
by  maintaining  at  whatever  cost  of  personal  sacrifice  or  effort, 
whether  with  the  aid  herein  offered  or  without  it,  some  form  of 
family  worship.  It  will  bring  strength  and  blessing  from  the 
everlasting  hills,  whence  cometh  help. 


Xorfc's  prater 

<S>ur  jfatber  wbtcb  art  in  beaven,  t>aU 
lowefc  be  tb£  name*  Ub£  feingfcom  come* 
Ub£  will  be  bone  In  eartb,  as  it  is  in 
beav>en*  Give  us  tbis  ba^  our  bail^  breaD. 
Bn&  tor^ive  us  our  bebts,  as  we  forgive 
our  debtors.  Hnfc  ieaD  us  not  into  temp* 
tation,  but  Deliver  us  front  evil :  ff or  tbine 
is  tbe  feingfcom,  anfc  tbe  power,  anfc  tbe 
glory,  tor  ever.  Bmen, 


H  General  Confession 

A  LMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father;  We  have  erred, 
i\  and  strayed  from  thy  ways  like  lost  sheep.  We 
have  followed  too  much  the  devices  and  desires  of  our 
own  hearts.  We  have  offended  against  thy  holy  laws. 
We  have  left  undone  those  things  which  we  ought  to 
have  done ;  and  we  have  done  those  things  which  we 
ought  not  to  have  done  ;  and  there  is  no  health  in  us. 
But  Thou,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  miserable  offend- 
ers. Spare  Thou  those,  O  God,  who  confess  their  faults. 
Restore  Thou  those  who  are  penitent,  according  to  thy 
promises  declared  unto  mankind  in  Christ  Jesus  our 
Lord.  And  grant,  O  most  merciful  Father,  for  his  sake, 
that  we  may  hereafter  live  a  godly,  righteous,  and  sober 
life,  to  the  glory  of  thy  holy  Name.  AMEN. 


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Whence  Cometh  Help 


first 


/  will  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills,  from  whence  cometh  my 
help. 

My  help  cometh  from  the  Lord,  which  made  heaven  and  earth. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  lie  moved :  he  that  keepeth  thee 
will  not  slumber. 

Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel  shall  neither  slumber  nor  sleep. 

The  Lord  is  thy  keeper :  the  Lord  ts  thy  shade  upon  thy  right 
hand. 

The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day,  nor  the  moon  by  night. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil:  he  shall  preserve 
thy  soul. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy  coming  in  from 
this  time  forth,  and  even  for  evermore.  —  Ps.  121. 

Blternatfve  TReaDings,—  PS.  27: 1-6;  ROM.  12: 1-5. 


A  LMIGHTY  God,  unto  whom  all  hearts  are  open,  all 
f\  desires  known,  and  from  whom  no  secrets  are  hid ; 
cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts  by  the  inspiration  of 
thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  perfectly  love  Thee,  and 
worthily  magnify  thy  holy  Name,  through  Jesus  Christ 

our  Lord.     AMEN. 

—  Gregorian  Sacramentary,  A .  D.  590. 


WE  yield  thee  hearty  thanks,  O  Lord  our  God,  for 
thy  great  goodness  to  us.  Mercifully  assist  us  in 
every  duty  each  one  of  us  has  to  do,  and  vouchsafe  to 
be  our  Companion  every  day,  from  morning  to  night  and 
night  to  morning  ;  that  we  may  love  thy  presence  and 
walk  in  it  vigilantly,  and,  being  delivered  from  all  errors 
and  adversities,  may  joyfully  serve  thee  in  all  godly 
quietness  ;  and  grant  us  thy  peace  all  the  days  of  our 
life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  AMEN. 

—  James  Skinner  (1818-1882). 

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Whence  Cometh  Help 

Seconb 


And  after  six  days  Jesus  taketh  with  him  Peter,  and  James, 
and  John,  and  leadeth  them  up  into  an  high  mountain  apart  by 
themselves  :  and  he  was  transfigured  before  them. 

And  his  raiment  became  shining,  exceeding  white  as  snow  ;  so 
as  no  fuller  on  earth  can  white  them. 

And  there  appeared  unto  them  Elias  with  Moses  :  and  they 
were  talking  with  Jesus. 

And  Peter  answered  and  said  to  Jesus,  Master,  it  is  good  for 
us  to  be  here  :  and  let  us  make  three  tabernacles  ;  one  for  thee, 
and  one  for  Moses,  and  one  for  Elias. 

For  he  wist  not  what  to  say  ;  for  they  were  sore  afraid. 

And  there  was  a  cloud  that  overshadowed  them  :  and  a  voice 
came  out  of  the  cloud,  saying,  This  is  my  beloved  Son  :  hear  him. 

And  suddenly,  when  they  had  looked  round  about,  they  saw  no 
man  any  more,  save  Jesus  only  with  themselves.  —  MARK  9  :  2-8. 

Blternative  IReafcfngs.  —  PS.  46;  i  PET.  i  :  3-8. 


OGOD,  who  on  the  mount  didst  reveal  to  chosen 
witnesses  thine  only-begotten  Son,  wonderfully  trans- 
figured, in  raiment  white  and  glistering  ;  mercifully  grant 
that  we,  being  delivered  from  the  disquietude  of  this 
world,  may  be  permitted  to  behold  the  King  in  his 
beauty,  who  with  Thee,  O  Father,  and  Thee,  O  Holy 
Spirit,  liveth  and  reigneth,  one  God,  world  without  end. 
AMEN. 


OGOD,  who  art  the  guide  and  shepherd  of  all  faith- 
ful souls  ;  Grant  unto  us  who  have  now  tasted  of 
thy  goodness,  that  the  eyes  of  our  spirit  may  never  cease 
to  see  Thee,  nor  our  ears  to  hear  thy  voice,  that  so  we, 
constantly  remembering  thy  love  and  goodness  toward 
men,  may  with  a  pure  heart  and  faithful  mind  give  our- 
selves to  serve  and  follow  Thee ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  AMEN. 


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The  Lord  is  my  shepherd  ;  I  shall  not  want. 

He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures :  he  leadeth  me 
beside  the  still  waters. 

He  restoreth  my  soul :  he  leadeth  me  in  the  paths  of  righteous- 
ness for  his  name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of  death, 
I  will  fear  no  evil :  for  thou  art  with  me  ;  thy  rod  and  thy  staff 
they  comfort  me. 

Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence  of  mine  ene- 
mies :  thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil ;  my  cup  runneth  over. 

Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the  days  of  my 
life  :  and  I  will  dwell  tit  the  house  of  the  Lord  for  ever.  —  Ps.  23. 

alternative  IReaDfngs,  —  LUKE  9:  12-17;  HEB-  J3:  H 

-l6,  20,21. 


OLORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  almighty  and  ever- 
lasting God,  who  hast  safely  brought  us  to  the 
beginning  of  this  day,  defend  us  in  the  same  with  thy 
mighty  power  ;  and  grant  that  this  day  we  fall  into  no 
sin,  neither  run  into  any  kind  of  danger ;  but  that  all 
our  doings,  being  ordered  by  thy  governance,  may  be 
righteous  in  thy  sight ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
AMEN. 

—  Gelasian  Sacramentary,  A.  D.  4.94. 


BLESS  us,  O  Lord,  with  thy  heavenly  benediction  ; 
so  that,  rejoicing  in  thy  strength,  and  trusting  in 
thy  loving-kindness,  we  may  obtain  a  blessed  immortality. 
AMEN. 

—  Sarum  Breviary,  A .  D.  1083. 

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Jfourtb  2>a$ 

Beloved,  let  us  love  one  another :  for  love  is  of  God ;  and 
every  one  that  loveth  is  born  of  God,  and  knoweth  God. 

He  that  loveth  not  knoweth  not  God;  for  God  is  love. 

In  this  was  manifested  the  love  of  God  toward  us,  because  that 
God  sent  his  only  begotten  Son  into  the  world,  that  we  might  Jive 
through  him. 

Herein  is  love,  not  that  we  loved  God,  but  that  he  loved  us, 
and  sent  his  Son  to  be  the  propitiation  for  our  sins. 

Beloved,  if  God  so  loved  us,  we  ought  also  to  love  one  another. 

No  man  hath  seen  God  at  any  time.  If  we  love  one  another, 
God  dwelleth  in  us,  and  his  love  is  perfected  in  us. 

—  i  JOHN  4:  7-12. 

Alternative  IReafcf  ncjs.  —  JOHN  13:5-15;   i  COR.  12: 

12-20. 


OGOD,  we  have  known  and  believed  the  love  that 
Thou  hast  for  us.  May  we,  by  dwelling  in  love, 
dwell  in  Thee,  and  Thou  in  us.  May  we  learn  to  love  Thee 
whom  we  have  not  seen,  by  loving  our  brethren  whom 
we  have  seen.  Teach  us,  O  heavenly  Father,  the  love 
wherewith  Thou  hast  loved  us ;  fashion  us,  O  blessed 
Lord,  after  thine  own  example  of  love ;  shed  abroad,  O 
Thou  Holy  Spirit  of  Love,  the  love  of  God  and  man  in 
our  hearts.  AMEN. 

—  Henry  A  Iford. 


OLORD,  we  beseech  Thee  mercifully  to  receive  our 
prayers  ;  and  grant  that  we  may  both  perceive  and 
know  what  things  we  ought  to  do,  and  also  may  have 
grace  and  power  faithfully  to  fulfil  the  same  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     AMEN. 

—  Gregorian  Sacramentary,  A .  D.  590. 

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Ififtb 


And  he  opened  his  mouth,  and  taught  them,  saying, 

Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit :  for  their' s  is  the  kingdom  of 
heaven. 

Blessed  are  they  that  mourn  :  for  they  shall  be  comforted. 

Blessed  are  the  meek  :  for  they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 

Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger  and  thirst  after  righteous- 
ness :  for  they  shall  be  filled. 

Blessed  are  the  merciful :  for  they  shall  obtain  mercy. 

Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart  :  for  they  shall  see  God. 

Blessed  are  the  peacemakers  :  for  they  shall  be  called  the 
children  of  God. 

Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted  for  righteousness''  sake  : 
for  their' s  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  —  MATT.  5  :  2-10. 

Alternative  IReaDtnas.  —  is.  55 : 6-13;  i  TIM.  6: 6-12. 


OLESSED  Lord,  who  hast  caused  all  holy  Scriptures 
-D  to  be  written  for  our  learning ;  grant  that  we  may 
in  such  wise  hear  them,  read,  mark,  learn,  and  inwardly 
digest  them,  that  by  patience  and  comfort  of  thy  holy 
Word,  we  may  embrace,  and  ever  hold  fast,  the  blessed 
hope  of  everlasting  life,  which  Thou  hast  given  us  in  our 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  AMEN. 


O  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and  everlasting  God,  vouch- 
safe, we  beseech  Thee,  to  direct,  sanctify,  and  gov- 
ern, both  our  hearts  and  bodies,  in  the  ways  of  thy  laws, 
and  in  the  works  of  thy  commandments  ;  that,  through 
thy  most  mighty  protection,  both  here  and  ever,  we  may 
be  preserved  in  body  and  soul;  through  our  Lord  and 

Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     AMEN. 

—  Gregorian  Sacramentary,  A .  D.  590. 

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Sirtb 


//  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and  to  sing 
praises  unto  thy  name,  O  most  High. 

To  shew  forth  thy  lovingkindness  in  the  morning,  and  thy 
faithfulness  every  night, 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and  upon  the  psaltery ; 
upon  the  harp  with  a  solemn  sound. 

For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through  thy  work :  I  will 
triumph  in  the  works  of  thy  hands. 

O  Lord,  how  great  are  thy  works  !  and  thy  thoughts  are  wry 
deep. 

The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  the  palm  tree :  he  shall  grow 
like  a  cedar  in  Lebanon. 

Those  that  be  planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  shall  flourish 
in  the  courts  of  our  God. 

They  shall  still  bring  forth  fruit  in  old  age ;  they  shall  be 
fat  and  flourishing  ; 

To  shew  that  the  Lord  is  upright :  he  is  my  rock,  and  there  is 
no  unrighteousness  in  him.  —  Ps.  92 :  1-5,  12-15. 

Alternative  IReaDtngs.  —  MATT.  13: 31-33,44-46;  JOHN 

I  :  1-12. 

AS  Thou  makest  the  outgoings  of  the  morning  and 
evening  to  rejoice,  so  lift  up  the  light  of  thy  coun- 
tenance upon  us,  and  make  us  glad  with  the  tokens  of 
thy  love.  Be  Thou  with  us,  O  Lord,  and  let  thy  grace 
follow  us  this  day,  and  all  the  days  of  our  life.  Be  Thou 
our  Guide  unto  death,  in  death  our  Comfort,  and,  after 
death,  our  Portion  and  Happiness  everlasting.  AMEN. 

—  Benjamin  Jenks  (1646-1724). 

A  LMIGHTY  Lord  our  God,  direct  our  steps  into  the 
£*•  way  of  peace,  and  strengthen  our  hearts  to  obey 
thy  commands  ;  may  the  Day  spring  visit  us  from  on 
high,  and  give  light  to  those  who  sit  in  darkness  and  the 
shadow  of  death ;  that  they  may  adore  Thee  for  thy 
mercy,  follow  Thee  for  thy  truth,  desire  Thee  for  thy 
sweetness,  who  art  the  blessed  Lord  God  of  Israel. 
AMEN.  -Ancient  Collect. 

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Sevcntb 

See  that  none  render  evil  for  evil  unto  any  man  ;  but  ever  fol- 
low that  which  is  good,  botJi  among  your  selves,  and  to  all  men. 

Rejoice  evermore. 

Pray  without  ceasing. 

In  every  thing  give  thanks  :  for  this  is  the  will  of  God  in 
Christ  Jesus  concerning  you. 

Quench  not  the  Spirit. 

Despise  not  prophesying*. 

Prove  all  things  ;  holdfast  that  which  is  good. 

Abstain  from  all  appearance  of  evil. 

And  the  very  God  of  peace  sanctify  you  wholly  ;  and  I  pray 
God  your  whole  spirit  and  soul  and  body  be  preserved  blameless 
unto  the  coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. —  I  THESS.  5  :  15-23. 

Alternative  TRea&fngs,  —  MATT.  6 : 25-30;  ACTS  16 : 25 
-34- 


OMOST  loving  Father,  who  wiliest  us  to  give  thanks 
for  all  things,  to  dread  nothing  but  the  loss  of  Thee, 
and  to  cast  all  our  care  on  Thee  who  carest  for  us ;  pre- 
serve us  from  faithless  fears  and  worldly  anxieties,  and 
grant  that  no  clouds  of  this  mortal  life  may  hide  from  us 
the  light  of  that  Love  which  is  immortal,  and  which  Thou 
hast  manifested  unto  us  in  thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our 

Lord.     AMEN. 

—  William  Bright. 


OGOD,  from  whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good  coun- 
sels, and  all  just  works  do  proceed  ;  give  unto  thy 
servants  that  peace  which  the  world  cannot  give  ;  that 
our  hearts  may  be  set  to  obey  thy  commandments,  and 
also  that  by  Thee,  we,  being  defended  from  the  fear  of 
our  enemies,  may  pass  our  time  in  rest  and  quietness ; 
through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour.  AMEN. 

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And  when  they  had  fulfilled  the  days,  as  they  returned,  the 
child  Jesus  tarried  behind  in  Jerusalem  ;  and  Joseph  and  his 
mother  knew  not  of  it. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  that  after  three  days  they  found  him  in 
the  temple,  sitting  in  the  midst  of  the  doctors,  both  hearing  them, 
and  asking  them  questions. 

And  all  that  heard  him  were  astonished  at  his  understanding 
and  answers. 

And  when  they  saw  him,  they  were  amazed  :  and  his  mother 
said  unto  him,  Son,  why  hast  thou  thus  dealt  with  us  ?  behold, 
thy  father  and  I  have  sought  thee  sorrowing. 

And  he  said  unto  them,  How  is  it  that  ye  sought  me  ?  wist  ye 
not  that  I  must  be  about  my  Father  s  business  ? 

And  they  understood  not  the  saying  which  he  spake  unto  them. 

And  he  went  down  with  them,  and  came  to  Nazareth,  and  was 
subject  unto  them  :  but  his  mother  kept  all  these  sayings  in  her 
heart. 

And  Jesus  increased  in  wisdom  and  stature,  and  in  favour  with 
God  and  man.  —  LUKE  2  :  43,  46-52. 

Blternative  TReaDings.  —  EX.  20:3-17;  COL.  3:20-25. 


OLORD,  we  beseech  Thee  that  we  may  grow  ever 
in  love  toward  Thee,  our  Father  who  art  in  heaven, 
and  may  so  be  schooled  by  holy  works,  that  ever,  as 
Thou  dost  pour  thy  gifts  upon  us,  we  may  walk  before 
Thee  in  all  such  things  as  be  well-pleasing  in  the  sight 
of  thy  Divine  Majesty.  AMEN. 

—  Roman  Breviary. 


GIVE,  we  pray  Thee,  to  all  children  grace  reverently 
to  love  their  parents,  and  lovingly  to  obey  them. 
Teach  us    all    that    filial   duty    never  ends    or   lessens : 
bless  all  parents  in  their  children,  and  all    children  in 
their  parents,  and  bring  us  all  at  length  to  our  heavenly 
Home,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     AMEN. 
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IFUntb 

For  this  cause  I  bow  my  knees  unto  the  Father  of  our  Lord 
jfesus  Christ, 

Of  whom  the  whole  family  in  heaven  and  earth  is  named, 

That  he  would  grant  you,  according  to  the  riches  of  his  glory, 
to  be  strengthened  with  might  by  his  Spirit  in  the  inner  man  ; 

That  Christ  may  dwell  in  your  hearts  by  faith  ;  that  ye,  being 
rooted  and  grounded  in  love, 

May  be  able  to  comprehend  with  all  saints  what  is  the  breadth, 
and  length,  and  depth,  and  height ; 

And  to  know  the  love  of  Christ,  which  passeth  knowledge,  that 
ye  might  be  filled  with  all  the  fulness  of  God. 

Now  unto  him  that  is  able  to  do  exceeding  abundantly  above 
all  that  we  ask  or  think,  according  to  the  power  that  worketh  in 
us, 

Unto  him  be  glory  in  the  church  by  Christ  fesus  throughout 
all  ages,  world  without  end.  Amen.  —  EPH.  3 :  14-21. 

Blternative  IReaDfngg,  —  HEB.  12 : 1-6;  2  TIM.  4 : 5-8. 


WE  beseech  Thee,  Lord,  to  behold  us  with  favor, 
gathered  together  in  the  peace  of  this  roof,  and 
under  the  covert  of  thy  patience.  Be  patient  still ; 
suffer  us  yet  a  while  longer  —  with  our  broken  purposes 
of  good,  with  our  idle  endeavors  against  evil,  suffer  us  a 
while  longer  to  endure  and  (if  it  may  be)  help  us  to  do 
better.  Bless  to  us  our  extraordinary  mercies ;  if  the 
day  come  when  these  must  be  taken,  brace  us  to  be  pa- 
tient and  trustful  under  affliction.  Be  with  our  friends, 
be  with  ourselves.  With  each  day's  return,  return  to  us, 
our  Sun  and  Comforter,  and  call  us  up  with  morning  faces 
and  with  morning  hearts  —  eager  to  labor  —  eager  to  be 
happy,  if  happiness  shall  be  our  portion  —  and  if  the  day 
be  marked  for  sorrow,  strong  to  endure  it.  AMEN. 

—  Robert  Louis  Stevenson. 

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ftentb 


Why  sayest  thou,  O  Jacob,  and  speakest,  O  Israel,  My  way  is 
hid  from  the  Lord,  and  -my  judgment  is  passed  over  from  my 
God? 

Hast  thou  not  known  ?  hast  thou  not  heard,  that  the  everlasting 
God,  the  Lord,  the  Creator  of  the  ends  of  the  earth,  fainteth  not, 
neither  is  weary  ?  there  is  no  searching  of  his  understanding. 

He  giveth  power  to  the  faint  ;  and  to  them  that  have  no  might 
he  increaseth  strength. 

Even  the  youths  shall  faint  and  be  weary,  and  the  young  men 
shall  utterly  fall  : 

But  the?  that  wait  upon  the  Lord  shall  renew  their  strength  ; 
they  shall  mount  tip  with  wings  as  eagles;  they  shall  run,  and 

not  be  weary  ;  and  they  shall  walk,  and  not  faint. 

—  Is.  40:  27-31. 

Alternative  IReaDfngs.  —  JOHN  6:27-35;  EPH.  6:13- 

18. 

OGOD,  the  Sovereign  Good  of  the  soul,  who  requir- 
est  the  hearts  of  all  thy  children  ;  deliver  us  from 
all  sloth  in  thy  work,  all  coldness  in  thy  cause  ;  and 
grant  us  by  looking  unto  Thee  to  rekindle  our  love,  and 
by  waiting  upon  Thee  to  renew  our  strength,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  AMEN.  -  Willia?n  Bright. 

OTHOU  who  art  Love,  and  who  seest  all  the  suffer- 
ing, injustice  and  misery  which  reign  in  this  world, 
have  pity,  we  implore  Thee,  on  the  work  of  thy  hands. 
Look  mercifully  upon  the  poor,  the  oppressed,  and  all 
who  are  heavy  laden  with  error,  labor  and  sorrow.  Fill 
our  hearts  with  deep  compassion  for  those  who  suffer, 
and  hasten  the  coming  of  thy  kingdom  of  justice  and 
truth.  AMEN.  —  Eugtne  Bersier. 

DIRECT  us,  O  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  thy  most 
gracious  favour,  and  further  us  with  thy  continual 
help  ;  that  in  all  our  works  begun,  continued  and  ended 
in  Thee,  we  may  glorify  thy  holy  Name,  and  finally,  by 
thy  mercy,  obtain  everlasting  life  ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  AMEN. 


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Eleventh 

And  Jacob  went  out  from  Beer-sheba,  and  went  toward  Haran. 

And  he  lighted  upon  a  certain  place,  and  tarried  there  all 
flight,  because  the  sun  was  set  ;  and  he  took  of  the  stones  of  that 
place,  and  put  them  for  his  pillows,  and  lay  down  in  that  place 
to  sleep. 

And  he  dreamed,  and  behold  a  ladder  set  up  on  the  earth,  and 
the  top  of  it  reached  to  heaven  :  and  behold  the  angels  of  God 
ascending  and  descending  on  it. 

And  Jacob  awaked  out  of  his  sleep,  and  he  said,  Surely  the 
Lord  is  in  this  place  ;  and  I  knew  it  not. 

And  he  was  afraid,  and  said,  How  dreadful  is  this  place  !  this 
is  none  other  but  the  house  of  God,  and  this  is  the  gate  of 
heaven. 

And  Jacob  rose  up  early  in  the  morning,  and  took  the  stone 
that  he  had  put  for  his  pillows,  and  set  it  up  for  a  pillar,  and 
poured  oil  upon  the  top  of  it. 

And  he  called  the  name  of  that  place  Beth-el. 

—  GEN.  28:  10-12,  16-19. 

Blternatfve  IReaMngs.  —  is.  44:21-23;  ACTS  17:22- 
28. 

OLORD  our  God,  who  hast  chased  the  slumber 
from  our  eyes,  and  once  more  assembled  us  to  lift 
up  our  hands  unto  Thee,  and  to  praise  thy  just  judg- 
ments, accept  our  prayers  and  supplications,  and  give  us 
faith  that  maketh  not  ashamed,  confident  hope  and  love 
unfeigned ;  bless  our  coming  in  and  going  out,  our 
thoughts,  words  and  works,  and  let  us  begin  this  day 
with  the  praise  of  the  unspeakable  sweetness  of  thy 
mercy.  AMEN. 

—  Greek  Church. 


OPEN  wide  the  window  of  our  spirits,  and  fill  us  full 
of  light ;  open  wide  the  door  of  our  hearts,  that  we 
may  receive  and  entertain  Thee  with  all  our  powers  of 
adoration  and  love.     AMEN. 

—  Christina  G.  Rossetti. 

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Rejoice  in  the  Lord  alway  :  and  again  I  say,  Rejoice. 
Let  your  moderation  be  known  unto  all  men.     The  Lord  is  at 
hand. 

Be  careful  for  nothing;  but  in  every  thing  by  prayer  and  sup- 
plication with  thanksgiving  let  your  requests  be  made  known  unto 
God. 

And  the  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding,  shall 
keep  your  hearts  and  minds  through  Christ  Jesus. 

Finally,  brethren,  whatsoever  things  are  true,  whatsoever  things 
are  honest,  whatsoever  things  are  just,  whatsoever  things  are 
pure,  whatsoever  things  are  lovely,  whatsoever  things  are  of  good 
report  ;  if  there  be  any  virtue,  and  if  there  be  any  praise,  think 
on  these  things.  —  PHIL.  4  :  4-8. 

Alternative  1Reafcin0s.—  is.  \z-.  i-6;  PROV.  16:  16-23. 


OLORD  from  whom  all  good  things  do  come,  grant 
to  us,  thy  humble  servants,   that  by   thy  holy  in- 
spiration we  may  think  those  things  that  are  good,  and 
by  thy  merciful  guiding  may  perform  the  same,  through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     AMEN. 

—  Gelasian  Sacramentary,  A .  D.  4.92. 


LORD  God  Almighty,  who  art  our  true  Peace,  and 
Love  eternal ;  enlighten  our  souls  with  the  brightness 
of  thy  peace,  and  purify  our  consciences  with  the  sweet- 
ness of  thy  love,  that  we  may  with  peaceful  hearts  wait 
for  the  Author  of  peace,  and  in  the  adversities  of  this 
world  may  ever  have  Thee  for  our  Guardian  and  Pro- 
tector ;  and  so  being  fenced  about  by  thy  care,  may 
heartily  give  ourselves  to  the  love  of  thy  peace.  AMEN. 

—  l\fozarabic  Sacrainentary. 
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Gbfrteentb 

A  new  commandment  I  give  unto  you,  That  ye  love  one  another  ; 
as  I  have  loved  you,  that  ye  also  love  one  another. 

By  this  shall  all  men  know  that  ye  are  my  disciples,  if  ye  have 
love  one  to  another. 

If  ye  love  me,  keep  my  commandments. 

And  I  will  pray  the  Father,  and  he  shall  give  you  another 
Comforter,  that  he  may  abide  with  you  for  ever  ; 

Even  the  Spirit  of  truth;  whom  the  world  cannot  receive, 
because  it  seeth  him  not,  neither  knoweth  him  :  but  ye  know  him; 
for  he  dwelleth  with  you  and  shall  be  in  you. 

He  that  hath  my  commandments,  and  keepeth  them,  he  it  is 
that  loveth  me :  and  he  that  loveth  me,  shall  be  loved  of  my 
Father,  and  I  will  love  him,  and  will  manifest  myself  to  him. 

—JOHN  13:  34,  35;  14:  15-17,  21. 

Blternative  IReafcings*  —  PS.  119: 1-8;  i  JOHN  5: 1-5. 


OGOD  of  love,  who  hast  given  anew  commandment, 
through  thine  only  begotten  Son,  that  we  should 
love  one  another,  even  as  Thou  didst  love  us,  the  unworthy 
and  the  wandering,  and  gavest  thy  beloved  Son  for  our  life 
and  salvation ;  we  pray  Thee,  Lord,  give  to  us  thy  serv- 
ants, in  all  time  of  our  life  on  the  earth,  a  mind  forgetful 
of  past  ill  will,  a~pure  conscience  and  sincere  thoughts, 
and  a  heart  to  love  our  brethren.  AMEN. 

—  Coptic  Liturgy  of  St.  Cyril. 


RANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  unto  us 
who  know  that  we  are  weak,  and  who  trust  in  Thee 
because  we  know  that  Thou  art  strong,  the  gladsome  help 
of  thy  loving-kindness,  both  here  in  time  and  hereafter 
in  eternity.  AMEN. 

—  Roman  Breviary. 

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fourteenth 


Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  thy  lovingkindness  : 
according  unto  the  multitude  of  thy  tender  mercies  blot  out  my 
transgressions. 

Wash  me  throughly  from  mine  iniquity,  and  cleanse  me  from 
my  sin. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions  :  and  my  sin  is  ever  be- 
fore me. 

Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  I  sinned,  and  done  this  evil  in 
thy  sight  :  that  thou  mightest  be  justified  -when  thou  speakest, 
and  be  clear  when  thou  judgest. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  blot  out  all  mine  iniquities. 

Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God  ;  and  renew  a  right  spirit 
within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence  ;  and  take  not  thy  holy 
spirit  from  me. 

Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation  ;  and  uphold  me  with 
thy  free  spirit.  —  Ps.  51  :  1-4,  9-12. 

Alternative  TRea&insB.  —  LUKE  18  :  9-14;  2  COR.  5  :  14- 
27. 

VI  7E  pray  Thee  to  compassionate  our  weakness,  O 
W  Lord,  to  guard  us  in  peril,  to  direct  us  in  doubt, 
and  to  save  us  from  falling  into  sin.  From  the  evil  that 
is  around  and  within  us,  graciously  deliver  us.  Make 
the  path  of  duty  plain  before  us,  and  keep  us  in  it  even 
unto  the  end.  AMEN. 

—  King's  Chapel  Liturgy,  1831. 

WE  humbly  beseech  Thee,  O  heavenly  Father,  to  do 
away  as  the  night  all  our  transgressions,  and  to 
scatter  our  sins  as  the  morning  cloud.  Lord,  forgive 
whatsoever  is  amiss  in  us,  cleanse  us  from  our  sin,  and 
let  thy  Holy  Spirit  so  prevent  and  accompany  and  follow 
us  day  by  day,  that  we  may  believe  in  Thee,  and  love 
Thee,  and  keep  thy  commandments,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  AMEN. 

—  Goulbunfs  Faintly  Prayers. 
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Ififteentb 


Behold,  how  good  and  how  pleasant  it  is  for  brethren  to  dwell 
together  in  unity  ! 

It  is  like  the  precious  ointment  upon  the  head,  that  ran  down 
upon  the  beard,  even  Aaron's  beard :  that  went  down  to  the  skirts 
of  his  garments  ; 

As  the  dew  of  Hermon,  and  as  the  dew  that  descended  upon  the 
mountains  of  Zion :  for  there  the  Lord  commanded  the  blessing, 
even  life  for  evermore.  —  Ps.  133. 

alternative  IReaDings.  — MATT.  12:46-50;  i  JOHN  4: 

16-21. 

OLORD,  with  whom  is  the  Fountain  of  Life,  give  us 
all,  we  entreat  Thee,  grace  and  good  will  to  follow 
the  leadings  of  thy  most  Holy  Spirit.  Let  the  dew  of 
thy  grace  descend  and  abide  upon  us,  refreshing  that 
which  droops,  reviving  that  which  is  ready  to  perish ; 
until  the  day  when  all  thy  faithful  people  shall  drink  of 
the  river  of  thy  pleasures.  AMEN. 

—  Christina  G.  Rossetti. 

OGOD,  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all  mankind, 
we  humbly  beseech  Thee  for  all  sorts  and  conditions 
of  men  ;  that  Thou  wouldst  be  pleased  to  make  thy  ways 
known  unto  them,  thy  saving  health  unto  all  nations. 
More  especially  we  pray  for  thy  holy  Church  universal ; 
that  it  may  be  so  guided  and  governed  by  thy  good 
Spirit,  that  all  who  profess  and  call  themselves  Christians 
may  be  led  into  the  way  of  truth,  and  hold  the  faith  in 
unity  of  spirit,  in  the  bond  of  peace,  and  in  righteousness 
of  life.  Finally,  we  commend  to  thy  fatherly  goodness 
all  those  who  are  any  ways  afflicted  or  distressed,  in 
mind,  body  or  estate  ;  that  it  may  please  Thee  to  comfort 
and  relieve  them,  according  to  their  several  necessities  ; 
giving  them  patience  under  their  sufferings,  and  a  happy 
issue  out  of  all  their  afflictions.  And  this  we  beg  for 
Jesus  Christ's  sake.  AMEN. 

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Sixteenth 

And  Jesus  answering  said,  A  certain  man  went  down  from 
Jerusalem  to  Jericho,  and  fell  among  thieves,  -which  stripped  him 
of  his  raiment,  and  -wounded  him,  and  departed,  leaving  him 
half  dead. 

And  by  chance  there  came  down  a  certain  priest  that  way :  and 
when  he  saw  him,  he  passed  by  on  the  other  side. 

And  likewise  a  Levite,  when  he  was  at  the  place,  came  and 
looked  on  him,  and  passed  by  on  the  other  side. 

But  a  certain  Samaritan,  as  he  journeyed,  came  where  he 
was  :  and  when  he  saw  him,  he  had  compassion  on  him, 

And  went  to  him,  and  bound  up  his  wounds,  pouring  in  oil  and 
wine,  and  set  him  on  his  own  beast,  and  brought  him  to  an  inn, 
and  took  care  of  him. 

And  on  the  morrow  when  he  departed,  he  took  out  two  pence, 
and  gave  them  to  the  host,  and  said  unto  him,  Take  care  of  him  ; 
and  whatsoever  thou  spendest  more,  when  I  come  again,  I  will 
repay  thee. 

Which  now  of  these  three,  thinkest  thou,  was  neighbour  unto 
him  that  fell  among  the  thieves  ? 

And  he  said,  He  that  shewed  mercy  on  him.  Then  said  Jesus 
unto  him,  Go,  and  do  thou  likewise. —  LUKE  10 :  30-37. 

Alternative  IReaDtngs.  —  JAMES  3: 13-18;  ACTS  9: 36- 
42. 

HEAR  our  prayers,  O  Lord,  and  consider  our  desires. 
Give  unto  us  true  humility,  a  meek  and  quiet  spirit, 
a  loving  and  a  friendly,  a  holy  and  a  useful  manner  of 
life ;  bearing  the  burdens  of  our  neighbors,  denying  our- 
selves, and  studying  to  benefit  others,  and  to  please  Thee 
in  all  things.  Grant  us  to  be  righteous  in  performing 
promises,  loving  to  our  relatives,  careful  of  our  charges ; 
to  be  gentle  and  easy  to  be  entreated,  slow  to  anger,  and 
readily  prepared  for  every  good  work.  AMEN. 

— Jeremy  Taylor  (1613-1667). 

OLORD,  make  us  to  love  Thee,  and  each  other  in 
Thee,  and    to  meet  before  Thee  to  dwell  in  thine 
everlasting  love.     AMEN.  — E.B.Pusey. 

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Seventeenth 

Brethren,  if  a  man  be  overtaken  in  a  fault,  ye  which  are 
spiritual,  restore  such  an  one  in  the  spirit  of  meekness ;  consider- 
ing thyself,  lest  thou  also  be  tempted. 

Bear  ye  one  another's  burdens,  and  so  fulfil  the  law  of  Christ. 

For  if  a  man  think  himself  to  be  something,  when  he  is 
nothing,  he  deceiveth  himself. 

But  let  every  man  prove  his  own  work,  and  then  shall  he  have 
rejoicing  in  himself  alone,  and  not  in  another. 

For  every  man  shall  bear  his  own  burden. 

Let  him  that  is  taught  in  the  word  communicate  unto  him  that 
teacheth  in  all  good  things. 

Be  not  deceived;  God  is  not  mocked :  for  whatsoever  a  man 
soweth,  that  shall  he  also  reap. 

For  he  that  soweth  to  his  flesh  shall  of  the  flesh  reap  corrup- 
tion ;  but  he  that  soweth  to  the  Spirit  shall  of  the  Spirit  reap 
life  everlasting. 

And  let  us  not  be  weary  in  well  doing :  for  in  due  season  we 
shall  reap,  if  we  faint  not. 

As  we  have  therefore  opportunity,  let  us  do  good  unto  all  men, 
especially  unto  them  who  are  of  the  household  of  faith. 

—  GAL.  6:  i-io. 

Bltccnative  IReafcinQS.  —  PS.  139:1-10;  ROM.  5:1-5. 


OLORD,  renew  our  spirits  and  draw  our  hearts  unto 
Thyself  that  our  work  may  not  be  to  us  a  burden, 
but  a  delight*,  and  give  us  such  a  mighty  love  to  Thee  as 
may  sweeten  all  our  obedience.  Let  us  not  serve  Thee 
with  the  spirit  of  bondage  as  slaves,  but  with  the  cheer- 
fulness and  gladness  of  children,  delighting  ourselves  in 
Thee  and  rejoicing  in  thy  work.  AMEN. 

—  Benjamin  Jenks  (1646-1724). 

OGOD,  who  art  Love,  grant  to  thy  children  to  bear 
one  another's  burdens  in  perfect  good  will,  that  thy 
peace  which  passeth  understanding  may  keep  our  hearts 
and  minds  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.     AMEN. 

—  Book  of  Hours,  1865. 


Whence  Cometh  Help 


Eigbteentb 


Let  love  be  -without  dissimulation.  Abhor  that  which  is  evil ; 
cleave  to  that  which  is  good. 

Be  kindly  affectioned  one  to  another  with  brotherly  love ;  in 
honour  preferring  one  another  ; 

Not  slothful  in  business ;  fervent  in  spirit ;  serving  the  Lord  ; 

Rejoicing  in  hope ;  patient  in  tribulation;  continuing  instant 
in  prayer  ; 

Distributing  to  the  necessity  of  saints  ;  given  to  hospitality. 

Bless  them  which  persecute  you :  bless,  and  curse  not. 

Rejoice  with  them  that  do  rejoice,  and  weep  with  them  that  weep. 

Be  of  the  same  mind  one  toward  another.  Mind  not  high 
things,  but  condescend  to  men  of  low  estate.  Be  not  wise  in  your 
own  conceits. 

Recompense  to  no  man  evil  for  evil.  Provide  things  honest  in 
the  sight  of  all  men. 

If  it  be  possible,  as  much  as  lieth  in  you,  live  peaceably  with 
all  men.  —  ROM.  12:9-18. 

Blternatlve  IReaDings.  —  PROV.  11:24-30;  MATT.  5: 
43-48. 

OHOLY  and  ever-blessed  Lord,  teach  us,  we  beseech 
Thee,  to  love  one  another,  to  exercise  forbearance 
and  forgiveness  towards  our  enemies  ;  to  recompense  no 
man  evil  for  evil,  but  to  be  merciful  even  as  Thou,  our 
Father  in  heaven,  art  merciful :  that  so  we  may  continu- 
ally follow  after  Thee  in  all  our  doings,  and  be  more  and 
more  conformed  to  thine  image  and  likeness.  AMEN. 

—  New  Church  Book  of  Worship,  1876. 


A  LMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  the  Comfort  of  the 
*A.  sad,  the  Strength  of  sufferers,  let  the  prayers  of 
those  that  cry  out  of  any  tribulation  come  unto  Thee ; 
that  all  may  rejoice  to  find  that  thy  mercy  is  present  with 
them  in  their  afflictions ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

AMEN. 

—  Gelasian  Sacramentary,  A.  D.  492. 

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IRineteentb 

Then  one  of  them,  which  was  a  lawyer,  asked  him  a  question, 
tempting  him,  and  saying, 

Master,  which  is  the  great  commandment  in  the  law  ? 

Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with 
all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind. 

This  is  the  first  and  great  commandment. 

And  the  second  is  like  unto  it,  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour  as 
thyself. 

On  these  two  commandments  hang  all  the  law  and  the  prophets. 

—  MATT.  22  :  35-40. 

Owe  no  man  any  thing,  but  to  love  one  another  :  for  he  that 
loveth  another  hath  fulfilled  the  law. 

For  this,  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery,  Thou  shalt  not  kill, 
Thou  shalt  not  steal,  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness,  Thou 
shalt  not  covet  ;  and  if  there  be  any  other  commandment,  it  is 
briefly  comprehended  in  this  saying,  namely,  Thou  shalt  love  thy 
neighbour  as  thyself. 

Love  worketh  no  ill  to  his  neighbour:  therefore  love  is  the 
fulfilling  of  the  law.  —  ROM.  13  :  8-10. 

alternative  IReaDfnas.—  DEUT.  6:4-9;  HOSEA  6  :  1-3. 

O  BLESSED  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee  to  pour  down 
upon  us  such  grace  as  may  not  only  cleanse  these 
lives  of  ours,  but  beautify  them  a  little,  if  it  be  thy  will, 
—  before  we  go  hence  and  are  no  more  seen.  Grant 
that  we  may  love  Thee  with  all  the  heart  and  soul  and 
mind  and  strength,  and  our  neighbors  as  ourselves  — 
and  that  we  may  persevere  unto  the  end  ;  through  Jesus 

Christ.     AMEN. 

—  James  Skinner  (1818-1882). 


RANT  us,  O  Lord,  to  pass  this  day  in  gladness  and 
V_J  peace,  without  stumbling  and  without  stain  ;  that, 
reaching  the  eventide  victorious  over  all  temptation,  we 
may  praise  Thee,  the  eternal  God,  who  art  blessed,  and 
dost  govern  all  things,  world  without  end.  AMEN. 

—  Mozarabic  Sacramentary. 

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Gwenttetb  Da? 


O  come,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord :  let  us  make  a  joyful  noise 
to  the  rock  of 'our  salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with  thanksgiving,  and  make 
a  joyful  noise  unto  him  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God,  and  a  great  King  above  all  gods. 

In  his  hand  are  the  deep  places  of  the  earth  :  the  strength  of 
the  hills  is  his  also. 

The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it :  and  his  hands  formed  the  dry 
land. 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down :  let  us  kneel  before  the 
Lord  our  Maker. 

For  he  is  our  God ;  and  we  are  the  people  of  his  pasture,  and 
the  sheep  of  his  hand.  —  Ps.  95  :  1-7. 

Alternative  IReaDincjs.  —  LUKE  17:12-19;  JOHN  13: 

16-21. 


OTHOU  Almighty  Helper  and  ever-present  God, 
we  bring  to  Thee  all  our  needs.  O  Thou  Author  of 
all  good,  from  whom  cometh  every  good  and  perfect 
gift,  may  thy  mercies  be  our  daily  song,  and  may  the 
light  of  thy  countenance  in  this  world  of  power  and 
beauty  move  our  hearts  to  great  thankfulness  and  a 
sweet  trust.  Day  by  day  Thou  dost  appoint  our  portion, 
especially  revealing  thy  glory  in  the  dear  Son  of  thy 
love,  and  calling  us  into  his  kingdom  of  service  and 
blessedness.  May  this  be  our  love  of  Thee  in  Him,  that 
we  love  one  another  and  keep  all  his  commandments. 

AMEN. 

—  Rufus  Ellis, 


OGOD,  forasmuch  as  without  Thee  we  are  not  able 
to   please  Thee ;   mercifully   grant  that   thy  Holy 
Spirit  may  in  all    things   direct   and    rule    our   hearts ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     AMEN. 

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Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you;  seek,  and  ye  shall  find  ;  knock, 
and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you  : 

For  every  one  that  asketh,  receiveth  ;  and  he  that  seeketh 
findeth  ;  and  to  him  that  knocketh  it  shall  be  opened. 

Or  what  man  is  there  of  you,  whom  if  his  son  ask  bread,  will 
he  give  him  a  stone  ? 

Or  if  he  ask  a  fish,  will  he  give  him  a  serpent  ? 

If  ye  then,  being  evil,  know  how  to  give  good  gifts  unto  your 
children,  how  much  more  shall  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven 
give  good  things  to  them  that  ask  him  ? 

Therefore  all  things  whatsoever  ye  would  that  men  should 
do  to  you,  do  ye  even  so  to  them  :  for  this  is  the  law  and  the 
prophets.  —  MATT.  7  :  7-12. 

Blternatfvc  IReafcfngs.—  PS.  71  :  1-5;  RoM-  H=  i7-21- 


A  LMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  art  always 
f\  more  ready  to  hear  than  we  to  pray,  and  art  wont  to 
give  more  than  either  we  desire  or  deserve ;  pour  down 
upon  us  the  abundance  of  thy  mercy  ;  forgiving  us  those 
things  whereof  our  conscience  is  afraid,  and  giving  us 
those  good  things  which  we  are  not  worthy  to  ask,  but 
through  the  merits  and  mediation  of  Jesus  Christ,  thy 
Son,  our  Lord.  AMEN. 


OGOD: 
We  feel  we  are  nothing, 
For  all  is  Thou  and  in  Thee ; 

We  feel  we  are  something  — 
That  also  is  from  Thee  ; 

We  feel  we  are  nothing, 
But  Thou  wilt  help  us  to  be ; 
Hallowed  be  thy  name. 

AMEN. 

—  Alfred  Tennyson. 

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And  he  shewed  me  a  pure  river  of  -water  of  life,  clear  as  crys- 
tal, proceeding  out  of  the  throne  of  God  and  of  the  Lamb. 

In  the  midst  of  the  street  of  it,  and  on  either  side  of  the  river, 
was  there  the  tree  of  life,  which  bare  twelve  manner  of  fruits, 
and  yielded  her  fruit  every  month  :  and  the  leaves  of  the  tree 
•were  for  the  healing  of  the  nations. 

And  there  shall  be  no  more  curse  :  but  the  throne  of  God  and 
of  the  Lamb  shall  be  in  it  ;  and  his  servants  shall  serve  him  : 

And  they  shall  see  his  face  ;  and  his  name  shall  be  in  their 
foreheads. 

And  there  shall  be  no  night  there;  and  they  need  no  candle, 
neither  light  of  the  sun  ;  for  the  Lord  God  giveth  them  light  : 
and  they  sliall  reign  for  ever  and  ever. 

And  tlic  Spirit  and  the  bride  say,  Come.  And  let  him  that 
heareih  say,  Come.  And  let  him  that  is  athirst  come.  And 
whosoever  will,  let  him  take  the  water  of  life  freely. 

—  REV.  22:  1-5,  17. 

Blternatfve  IReaDin^s.  --  PS.  40:  1-8;  MARK  14:  3-9. 

OGOD,  who  hast  prepared  for  those  who  love  Thee 
such  good  things  as  pass  man's  understanding; 
pour  into  our  hearts  such  love  toward  Thee,  that  we, 
loving  Thee  above  all  things,  may  obtain  thy  promises, 
which  exceed  all  that  we  can  desire  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  AMEN. 

OLORD  our  God,  teach  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  ask 
Thee  aright  for  the  right  blessings.  Steer  Thou  the 
vessel  of  our  life  toward  Thyself,  Thou  tranquil  Haven  of 
all  storm-tossed  souls.  Show  us  the  course  wherein  we 
should  go.  Renew  a  willing  spirit  within  us.  Let  thy 
Spirit  curb  our  wayward  senses,  and  guide  and  enable  us 
unto  that  which  is  our  true  good,  to  keep  thy  laws,  and 
in  all  our  works  evermore  to  rejoice  in  thy  glorious  and 
gladdening  Presence.  For  thine  is  the  glory  and  praise 
from  all  thy  saints  for  ever  and  ever.  AMEN. 

—  St.  Basil,  A.  D.  379. 

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Now  it  came  to  pass  on  a  certain  day,  that  he  went  into  a  ship 
with  his  disciples  :  and  he  said  unto  them,  Let  us  go  over  unto 
the  other  side  of  the  lake.  And  they  launched  forth. 

But  as  they  sailed,  he  fell  asleep  :  and  there  came  down  a 
storm  of  wind  on  the  Jake  ;  and  they  were  filled  with  water,  and 
were  in  jeopardy. 

And  they  came  to  him,  and  awoke  him,  saying,  Master,  master, 
we  perish.  Then  he  arose,  and  rebuked  the  wind  and  the  raging 
of  the  water  :  and  they  ceased,  and  there  was  a  calm. 

And  he  said  unto  them,  Where  is  your  faith  ?  And  they  be- 
ing afraid  wondered,  saying  one  to  another,  What  manner  of 
man  is  this  !  for  he  commandeth  even  the  winds  and  water,  and 
they  obey  him.  —  LUKE  8  :  22-25. 

Blternative  TReaDings.  —  PS.  107:23-31;  ROM.  8:14- 
19. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  Lord  of  the  storm  and  of  the  calm, 
•**•  the  vexed  sea  and  the  quiet  haven,  of  day  and  of 
night,  of  life  and  of  death,  —  grant  unto  us  so  to  have 
our  hearts  stayed  upon  thy  faithfulness,  thine  unchang- 
ingness  and  love,  that,  whatsoever  betide  us,  however 
black  the  cloud  or  dark  the  night,  with  quiet  faith  trust- 
ing in  Thee,  we  may  look  upon  Thee  with  untroubled  eye, 
and  walking  in  lowliness  towards  Thee,  and  in  lovingness 
towards  one  another,  abide  all  storms  and  troubles  of 
this  mortal  life,  beseeching  Thee  that  they  may  turn  to 
the  soul's  true  good.  We  ask  it  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 
shown  in  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  AMEN. 

—  George  Dawson. 

OLORD  God,  who  stilled  the  waves  of  the  sea  and 
the  yet  more  tempestuous  passions  of  the  human 
heart,  grant  us  thy  peace.     Let  peace  and  holiness,  union 
and  sweet  concord  be  ever  present  with  us  ;  let  there  be 
harmony  within  our  walls  and  within  our  hearts.     AMEN. 
—  Fro7ii  A  Book  of  Family  Prayers  by  Clero  Laicus. 

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That  -which  was  from  the  beginning,  "which  -we  have  heard, 
•which  we  have  seen  with  our  eyes,  which  we  have  looked  upon,  and 
our  hands  have  handled,  of  the  IVord  of  life  ; 

That  which  we  have  seen  and  heard  declare  -we  unto  you,  that 
ye  also  may  have  fellowship  with  us:  and  truly  our  fellowship 
is  with  the  Father,  and  with  his  son  Jesus  Christ. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  fellowship  with  him,  and  walk  in  dark- 
ness, we  lie,  and  do  not  the  truth  : 

But  if  we  walk  in  the  light,  as  he  is  in  the  light,  we  have  fel- 
lowship one  with  another,  and  the  blood  of  Jesus  Christ  his  Son 
cleanseth  us  from  all  sin. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves,  and  the 
truth  is  not  in  us. 

If  we  confess  our  sins,  he  is  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our 
sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from  all  unrighteousness. 

—  i  JOHN  i  :  i,  3,  6-9. 

Blternatfve  IReafcinga.—  PS.  25:  1-9;  LUKE  18:  10-14. 


A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  caused  the  light  of  eternal 
•/*.  life  to  shine  upon  the  world,  we  beseech  Thee  that 
our  hearts  may  be  so  kindled  with  heavenly  desires,  and 
thy  love  so  shed  abroad  in  us  by  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that 
we  may  continually  seek  the  things  which  are  above ; 
and,  abiding  in  purity  of  heart  and  mind,  may  at  length 
attain  unto  thine  everlasting  kingdom,  there  to  dwell  in 
the  glorious  light  of  thy  presence,  world  without  end. 

AMEN. 

—  Book  of  Prayers, 


LORD,  we  pray  Thee  that  thy  grace  may  always  pre- 
vent and  follow  us,  and  make  us  continually  to  be 
given  to  all  good  works  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
AMEN. 


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Gwent^fiftb 


And  they  brought  young  children  to  him,  that  he  should  touch 
them  :  and  his  disciples  rebuked  those  that  brought  them. 

But  when  Resits  saw  it,  he  was  much  displeased,  and  said  unto 
them,  Suffer  the  little  children  to  come  unto  me,  and  forbid  them 
not :  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Verily  I  say  unto  you,  Whosoever  shall  not  receive  the  kingdom 
of  God  as  a  little  child,  he  shall  not  enter  therein. 

And  he  took-  them  up  in  his  arms,  put  his  hands  upon  them, 
and  blessed  them.  —  MARK  10 :  13-16. 

In  that  hour  Jesus  rejoiced  in  spirit,  and  said,  I  thank  thee,  O 
Father,  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  that  thou  hast  hid  these 
things  from  the  wise  and  prudent,  and  hast  revealed  them  unto 
babes  :  even  so,  Father  ;  for  so  it  seemed  good  in  thy  sight. 

—  LUKE  10 :  21. 

Alternative  IReafcings,  —  LUKE  9 : 46-48;  is.  1 1 : 6-10. 


OTHOU,  who  through  thy  Son  didst  call  the  little 
children  unto  Thyself,  bestow  thy  blessing  and  favor 
upon  all  children.  Draw  them  to  Thyself  that  they  may 
be  kept  from  all  sin  and  wrong.  Make  them  obedient, 
happy,  brave  and  good,  and  evermore  reveal  to  them  the 
hidden  things  of  thy  wisdom  and  thy  love.  Give  unto 
us  all  the  childlike  heart  that  we  may  be  meet  for  thy 
kingdom  here  and  hereafter,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  AMEN. 


OGOD,  the  strength  of  all  those  who  put  their  trust 
in  Thee ;  mercifully  accept  our  prayers ;  and  be- 
cause, through  the  weakness  of  our  mortal  nature,  we  can 
do  no  good  thing  without  Thee,  grant  us  the  help  of  thy 
grace,  that  in  keeping  thy  commandments  we  may  please 
Thee,  both  in  will  and  deed ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  AMEN. 

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For  which  cause  we  faint  not ;  but  though  our  outward  man 
perish, yet  the  inward  man  is  renewed  day  by  day. 

For  our  light  affliction,  which  is  but  for  a  moment,  worktth 
for  us  afar  more  exceeding  and  eternal  weight  of  glory  ; 

While  we  look  not  at  the  things  which  are  seen,  but  at  the 
things  which  are  not  seen :  for  the  things  which  are  seen  are 
temporal ;  but  the  things  which  are  not  seen  are  eternal. 

For  we  know  that  if  our  earthly  house  of  this  tabernacle  were 
dissolved,  we  have  a  biiilding  of  God,  an  house  not  made  with 
hands,  eternal  in  the  heavens.  —  2  COR.  4 :  16  —  5  :  i. 

Alternative  IReaDings.— JOHN  17:11-17;  i  PET.  i: 

3-8. 


OLORD  our  God,  under  the  shadow  of  thy  wings  let 
us  hope.  Thou  wilt  support  us,  both  when  little, 
and  even  to  gray  hairs.  When  our  strength  is  of  Thee, 
it  is  strength  ;  but,  when  our  own,  it  is  feebleness.  We 
return  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  from  their  weariness  our 
souls  may  rise  towards  Thee,  leaning  on  the  things  which 
Thou  hast  created,  and  passing  on  to  Thyself,  who  hast 
wonderfully  made  them ;  for  with  Thee  is  refreshment 
and  true  strength.  AMEN. 

—  St.  Angus  fine. 


OGOD,  the  Protector  of  all  that  trust  in  Thee,  with- 
out whom  nothing  is  strong,  nothing  is  holy,  in- 
crease and  multiply  upon  us  thy  mercy  ;  that,  Thou  being 
our  Ruler  and  Guide,  we  may  so  pass  through  things 
temporal  that  we  finally  lose  not  the  things  eternal. 
Grant  this,  O  heavenly  Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake 

our  Lord.     AMEN. 

—  Gregorian  Sacramentary,  A.  D. 

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Then  shall  the  King  say  unto  them  on  his  right  hand,  Come, 
ye  blessed  of  my  Father,  inherit  the  kingdom  prepared  for  you 
from  the  foundation  of  the  world: 

For  I  was  an  hungred,  and  ye  gave  me  meat  :  I  was  thirsty, 
and  ye  gave  me  drink  :  I  was  a  stranger,  and  ye  took  me  in  : 

Naked,  and  ye  clothed  me  :  I  was  sick,  and  ye  visited  me  :  I 
was  in  prison,  and  ye  came  unto  me. 

Then  shall  the  righteous  answer  him,  saying,  Lord,  when  saw 
we  thee  an  hungred,  and  fed  thee?  or  thirsty,  and  gave  thee 
drink  ? 

When  saw  we  thee  a  stranger,  and  took  thee  in  ?  or  naked, 
and  clothed  thee  ? 

Or  when  saw  we  thee  sick,  or  in  prison,  and  came  unto  thee  ? 

And  the  King  shall  answer  and  say  unto  them,  Verily  I  say 
unto  you,  Inasmuch  as  ye  have  done  it  unto  one  of  the  least  of 
these  my  brethren,  ye  have  done  it  unto  me.  —  MATT.  25  :  34-40. 

Blternatfve  IReaDings.  —  MICAH  6:6-8;  PHIL.  2:5-13. 


LORD  of  all  power  and  might,  who  art  the  author  and 
giver  of  all  good  things  ;  graft  in  our  hearts  the  love 
of  thy  Name,  increase  in  us  true  religion,  nourish  us  with 
all  goodness,  and  of  thy  great  mercy  keep  us  in  the  same  ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     AMEN. 


OLORD,  give  us  more  charity,  more  self-denial,  more 
likeness  to  Thee.  Teach  us  to  sacrifice  our  com- 
forts to  others,  and  our  likings  for  the  sake  of  doing 
good.  Make  us  kindly  in  thought,  gentle  in  word,  gener- 
ous in  deed.  Teach  us  that  it  is  better  to  give  than  to 
receive ;  better  to  forget  ourselves  than  to  put  ourselves 
forward  ;  better  to  minister  than  to  be  ministered  unto. 
And  unto  Thee,  the  God  of  Love,  be  glory  and  praise 

for  ever.     AMEN. 

—  Henry  Alford. 

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My  brethren,  count  it  all  joy  when  ye  fall  into  divers  tempta- 
tions ; 

Knowing  this,  that  the  trying  of  your  faith  worketh  patience. 

But  let  patience  have  her  perfect  work,  that  ye  may  be  perfect 
and  entire,  wanting  nothing. 

If  any  of  you  lack  wisdom,  let  him  ask  of  God,  that  giveth 
to  all  men  liberally,  and  upbraideth  not  ;  and  it  shall  be  given 
him. 

But  let  him  ask  in  faith,  nothing  wavering.  For  he  that 
wavereih  is  like  a  wave  of  the  sea  driven  with  the  wind  and 
tossed. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  endureih  temptation  :  for  when  he  is 
tried,  he  shall  receive  the  crown  of  life,  which  the  Lord  hath 
promised  to  them  that  love  him. 

Do  not  err,  my  beloved  brethren. 

Every  good  gift  and  every  perfect  gift  is  from  above,  and  com- 
eth  down  from  the  Father  of  lights,  with  whom  is  no  variable- 
ness, neither  shadow  of  turning.  —  JAMES  i  :  2-6,  12,  16,  17. 

Alternative  IReaNngs.  —  PS.  i;  HEB.  n:  1-6. 


A  LMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  from  whom  cometh 
/*  every  good  and  perfect  gift,  mercifully  grant  that 
the  frequent  meditation  of  thine  infinite  goodness  may 
make  us  to  love  Thee  above  all  things  ;  that  we  may  here 
steadfastly  believe  what  we  do  not  see,  and,  hereafter,  in 
the  blessed  vision  of  thy  glory,  see  what  we  now  cannot 
comprehend  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  AMEN. 

—  Book  of  Hours,  1865. 


O   GRACIOUS  God,  who    maketh    all    things  work 
together  for  the  good  of  them  that  love  Thee,  grant 
us  such  love  to  Thee  that  we  may  find  the  good  in  all 
thy  gifts  and  creatures,  and  use  all  to  thy  glory  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     AMEN. 

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Gwent^nintb 


/  am  the  good  shepherd,  and  know  my  sheep,  and  am  known  of 
mine. 

As  the  Father  knoweth  me,  even  so  know  I  the  Father :  and  I 
lay  down  my  life  for  the  sheep. 

And  other  sheep  I  have,  which  are  not  of  this  fold :  them  also 
I  must  bring,  and  they  shall  hear  my  voice ;  and  there  shall  be 
one  fold,  and  one  shepherd. 

Therefore  doth  my  Father  love  me,  because  I  lay  down  my 
life,  that  I  might  take  it  again. 

No  man  taketh  it  from  me,  but  I  lay  it  down  of  myself.  I 
have  power  to  lay  it  down,  and  I  have  power  to  take  it  again. 
This  commandment  have  I  received  of  my  Father. 

My  sheep  hear  my  voice,  and  I  know  them,  and  they  follow 
me  : 

And  I  give  unto  them  eternal  life ;  and  they  shall  never  perish. 

—  JOHN  10:  14-18,  27,  28. 

Blternative  TRcaMnga.  —  LUKE  15 : 3-7;  REV.  7 : 13-17. 

O  SHEPHERD  of  the  sheep,  who  didst  promise  to 
carry  the  lambs  in  thine  arms,  and  to  lead  us  by 
the  still  waters,  help  us  to  know  the  peace  which  passeth 
understanding.  Give  us  to  drink  that  heavenly  draught 
which  is  life,  the  calm  patience  which  is  content  to  bear 
what  God  giveth.  Have  mercy  upon  us,  and  hear  our 
prayers.  Lead  us  gently  when  we  pass  through  the 
valley  of  the  shadow  of  death.  Guide  us,  till  at  last, 
in  the  assembly  of  thy  saints,  we  may  find  rest  forever- 
more.  AMEN. 

—  George  Daivson. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  the  brightness  of 
•«v  faithful  souls,  fill  the  world  with  thy  glory,  we  pray 
Thee,  and  show  Thyself,  by  the  radiance  of  thy  light,  to 
all  the  nations  of  the  world,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  AMEN, 

—  Gregorian  Sacramentary,  A.D.^go. 

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Gbfrtietb 


Put  on  therefore,  as  the  elect  of  God,  holy  and  beloved,  bowels 
of  mercies,  kindness,  humbleness  of  mind,  meekness,  longsuf- 
ering; 

Forbearing  one  another,  and  forgiving  one  another,  if  any 
man  have  a  quarrel  against  any  :  even  as  Christ  forgave  you,  so 
also  do  ye. 

And  above  all  these  things  put  on  charity,  which  is  the  bond 
of  perfectness. 

And  let  the  peace  of  God  rule  in  your  hearts,  to  the  which 
also  ye  are  called  in  one  body;  and  be  ye  thankful. 

Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly  in  all  wisdom  ; 
teaching  and  admonishing  one  another  in  psalms  and  hymns 
and  spiritual  songs,  singing  with  grace  in  your  hearts  to  the 
Lord. 

And  whatsoever  ye  do  in  word  or  deed,  do  all  in  the  name  of 
the  Lord  Jesus,  giving  thanks  to  God  and  the  Father  by  him. 

—  COL.  3:  12-17. 

Alternative  IReafcfncjs.  —  i  COR.  13;  MATT.  7:  1-5. 

OLORD,  who  hast  taught  us  that  all  our  doings 
without  charity  are  nothing  worth  ;  send  thy  Holy 
Ghost,  and  pour  into  our  hearts  that  most  excellent  gift 
of  charity,  the  very  bond  of  peace  and  of  all  virtues, 
without  which  whosoever  liveth  is  counted  dead  before 
Thee.  Grant  this  for  thine  only  Son  Jesus  Christ's  sake. 
AMEN. 

O  BLESSED  Lord,  who  hast  commanded  us  to  love 
one  another,  grant  us  grace  that,  having  received 
thine  undeserved  bounty,  we  may  love  every  one  in  Thee 
and  for  Thee.  We  implore  thy  clemency  for  all  ;  but 
especially  for  the  friends  whom  thy  love  has  given  to  us. 
Love  Thou  them,  O  Thou  Fountain  of  love,  and  make 
them  to  love  Thee  with  all  their  heart,  that  they  may  will, 
and  speak,  and  do  those  things  only  which  are  pleasing 

to  Thee.     AMEN. 

—  St.  Anselm  (1033-1109). 

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Gbirt^first 


I  am  the  true  vine,  and  my  Father  is  the  husbandman. 

Every  branch  in  me  that  beareth  not  fruit,  he  taketh  away : 
and  every  branch  that  beareth  fruit,  he  purgeth  it,  that  it  may 
bring  forth  more  fruit. 

Nowye  are  clean  through  the  word  which  I  have  spoken  unto 
you. 

Abide  in  me,  and  I  in  you.  As  the  branch  cannot  bear  fruit 
of  itself,  except  it  abide  in  the  vine  ;  no  more  can  ye,  except  ye 
abide  in  me. 

I  am  the  vine,  ye  are  the  branches  :  He  that  abideth  in  me, 
and  I  in  him,  the  same  bringeth  forth  much  fruit :  for  without 
me  ye  can  do  nothing. 

If  a  man  abide  not  in  me,  he  is  cast  forth  as  a  branch,  and  is 
withered ;  and  men  gather  them,  and  cast  them  into  the  fire,  and 
they  are  burned. 

If  ye  abide  in  me,  and  my  words  abide  in  you,  ye  shall  ask 
what  ye  will,  and  it  shall  be  done  unto  you.  —  JOHN  15  :  1-7. 

alternative  IReaDfngs.— PS.  42 : 1-5;  EPH.  4 : 13-16. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  alone  canst  order  the  un- 
ruly wills  and  affections  of  sinful  men,  grant  unto 
thy  people,  that  they  may  love  the  thing  which  Thou 
commandest,  and  desire  that  which  Thou  dost  promise ; 
that  so,  among  the  sundry  and  manifold  changes  of  the 
world,  our  hearts  may  surely  there  be  fixed,  where  true 
joys  are  to  be  found ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
AMEN.  — Gelasiati  Sacramentary,  A.D.  4.92. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this 
t\  time  with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  suppli- 
cations unto  Thee  ;  and  dost  promise  that  when  two  or 
three  are  gathered  together  in  thy  Name  Thou  wilt  grant 
their  requests ;  fulfil  now,  O  Lord,  the  desires  and  peti- 
tions of  thy  servants,  as  may  be  most  expedient  for 
them ;  granting  us  in  this  world  knowledge  of  thy  truth, 
and  in  the  world  to  come  life  everlasting.  AMEN. 

—  St.  Chrysostom. 


Whence  Cometh  Help 


H  prater  for  Xot>eb  ©nes 

OGOD,  the  Protector  and  Helper  of  all  thy  children, 
we  commit  unto  Thee  and  to  thy  fatherly  keeping 
all  our  loved  ones,  beseeching  Thee  to  grant  unto  them 
every  good  gift  for  the  body  and  the  soul,  and  to  unite 
us  all,  present  and  absent,  in  true  faith  and  love,  in  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  AMEN. 

[This  prayer  may  be  used  in  place  of,  or  in  addition  to,  the  prayers  for 
each  day.] 


H  ffamilp  prater 

VER  living  and  gracious  heavenly  Father,  Thou  art 
the  author  of  all  worlds  and  source  of  all  life.  Thou 
causest  our  eyes  to  behold  the  morning  and  dost  shine  in 
our  hearts  by  the  revelation  of  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son.  We 
give  thanks  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  Thou  givest  us 
another  day  for  thy  service.  In  all  things  make  us  to 
know  thy  will,  and  strengthen  us  unto  the  doing  of  the 
same.  Guide  us  in  all  our  perplexities  of  this  day,  and 
when  we  know  not  the  way  kindly  lead  us  by  thy  provi- 
dence. Baptize  us  in  thy  Spirit,  and  continually  refresh 
us  with  thy  presence.  Give  thy  Spirit  to  little  children 
and  cause  them  to  dwell  together  in  peace.  Be  pleased, 
O  Lord,  to  bless  all  who  are  dear  to  us.  Upon  the  dwell- 
ings of  our  neighbors  grant  thy  benediction ;  cause  us  to 
live  in  love  and  charity  with  all.  For  the  increase  of 
spiritual  light  and  power,  the  building  of  thy  Church  and 
the  triumph  of  the  gospel  in  our  land  and  in  every  land 
we  pray  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  AMEN. 

-From  the  American  Book  of  Church  Services. 


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£be  Xorb's 

God  is  a  Spirit :  and  they  that  worship  him  must  worship  him 
in  spirit  and  in  truth.  —  JOHN  4  :  24. 

But  he  answered  and  said,  It  is  written,  Man  shall  not  live  by 
bread  alone,  but  by  every  word  that  proceedeth  out  of  the  mouth 
of  God.  —  MATT.  4:4. 

And  he  said  unto  them,  The  sabbath  was  made  for  man,  and 
not  man  for  the  sabbath. —  MARK  2  :  27. 

And  he  came  to  Nazareth,  where  he  had  been  brought  up  :  and, 
as  his  custom  was,  he  went  into  the  synagogue  on  the  sabbath  day, 
and  stood  up  for  to  read. 

And  there  was  delivered  unto  him  the  book  of  the  prophet 
Esaias.  And  when  he  had  opened  the  book,  he  found  the  place 
where  it  was  written, 

The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  is  upon  me,  because  he  hath  anointed  me 
to  preach  the  gospel  to  the  poor ;  he  hath  sent  me  to  heal  the 
brokenhearted,  to  preach  deliverance  to  the  captives,  and  recover- 
ing of  sight  to  the  blind,  to  set  at  liberty  them  that  are  bruised. 

To  preach  the  acceptable  year  of  the  Lord.  —  LUKE  4 :  16-19. 

Alternative  tReaNngs.--Ps.84;  is.  58: 13, 14;  REV.  i: 

10-16. 

OLORD  our  God,  who  hast  bidden  the  light  to  shine 
out  of  darkness,  who  hast  again  wakened  us  to  praise 
thy  goodness  and  ask  for  thy  grace  :  accept  now,  in  thy 
endless  mercy,  the  sacrifice  of  our  worship  and  thanks- 
giving, and  grant  unto  us  all  such  requests  as  may  b^ 
wholesome  for  us.  Make  us  to  be  children  of  the  light 
and  of  the  day,  and  heirs  of  thy  everlasting  inheritance. 
Remember,  O  Lord,  according  to  the  multitude  of  thy 
mercies,  thy  whole  Church  ;  all  who  join  with  us  in  prayer  ; 
all  our  brethren  by  land  or  sea,  or  wherever  they  may  be 
in  thy  vast  kingdom,  who  stand  in  need  of  thy  grace  and 
succour.  Pour  out  upon  them  the  riches  of  thy  mercy, 
so  that  we,  redeemed  in  soul  and  body,  and  steadfast  in 
faith,  may  ever  praise  thy  wonderful  and  holy  name. 
AMEN. 

—  Greek  Church. 

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praters  for  tbe 
Xorb's 


LORD  of  all  power  and  might,  who  art  the  Author  and 
Giver  of  all  good  things,  graft  in  our  hearts  the  love 
of  thy  Name  ;  increase  in  us  true  religion  ;   nourish  us 
with  all  goodness,  and  of  thy  great  mercy  keep  us  in  the 
same  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     AMEN. 


HOW  the  light  of  thy  countenance  upon  us,  O  Lord, 
O  that  the  going  forth  of  thy  word  may  give  light  and 
understanding,  to  nourish  hearts  that  are  simple  ;  and 
that  while  our  desire  is  set  on  thy  commandments,  we  may 
receive  with  open  heart  the  spirit  of  wisdom  and  under- 
standing ;  through  Christ  our  Lord.  AMEN. 


OGOD,  who  hast  given  us  this  glad  and  holy  day, 
bestow  upon  us  its  true  refreshment  and  peace. 
We  thank  Thee  for  its  hallowed  associations  and  memo- 
ries and  anticipations.  As  our  Lord  rose  from  the  dead, 
help  us  to  rise  to  newness  of  life  in  Him.  Pour  out  of 
thy  Spirit  upon  all  who  gather  in  thy  Name  to-day,  and 
may  all  worship  of  Thee  be  in  spirit  and  in  truth.  Turn 
to  Thyself  all  weary  and  wandering  souls.  And  may 
this  day  bring  nearer  the  everlasting  kingdom  of  light 
and  love ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  AMEN. 


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for  Cbrtetmae 


And  there  were  in  the  same  country  shepherds  abiding  in  the 
field,  keeping  watch  over  their  flock  by  night. 

And,  Jo,  the  angel  of  the  Lord  came  upon  them,  and  the  glory 
of  the  Lord  shone  round  about  them  :  and  they  were  sore  afraid. 

And  the  angel  said  unto  them,  Fear  not :  for,  behold,  I  bring 
you  good  tidings  of  great  joy,  which  shall  be  to  all  people. 

For  unto  you  is  born  this  day  in  the  city  of  David  a  Saviour, 
which  is  Christ  the  Lord. 

And  this  shall  be  a  sign  unto  you ;  Ye  shall  find  the  babe 
wrapped  in  swaddling  clothes,  lying  in  a  manger. 

And  suddenly  there  was  with  the  angel  a  multitude  of  the 
heavenly  host  praising  God,  and  saying, 

Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  and  on  earth  peace,  good  will 
toward  men. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  as  the  angels  were  gone  away  from  them 
into  heaven,  the  shepherds  said  one  to  another,  Let  us  now  go 
even  unto  Bethlehem,  and  see  this  thing  which  is  come  to  pass, 
which  the  Lord  hath  made  known  unto  us. 

And  they  came  with  haste,  and  found  Mary,  and  Joseph,  and 
the  babe  lying  in  a  manger.  —  LUKE  2:8-16. 

Alternative  IReafcings.  —  is.  n :  i-io;  MATT.  2:  i-n. 


OGOD,  who  didst  cause  the  most  holy  night  [of  the 
birth  of  the  Christ  Child]  to  be  illumined  by  the 
rising  of  the  true  Light,  we  beseech  Thee  that  we  who 
know  on  earth  the  secret  shining  of  his  splendor  may 
win  in  heaven  his  eternal  joys. 

—  Prayer  of  the  First  Christmas  Mass. 


FATHER  of  all,  who  gavest  us  the  unspeakable  gift 
of  thine  only  begotten  Son,  help  us  to  receive  him 
with  gratitude  and  follow  him  with  patience,  and  grant 
that  the  Day  Star  from  on  high  may  enlighten  all  nations 
and  bring  peace  and  good  will  to  all  hearts.     AMEN. 

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Jfor  tbe  mew  pear 

The  Lord  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritance  and  of  my  cup : 
thou  maintainest  my  lot. 

The  lines  are  fallen  unto  me  in  pleasant  places  ;  yea,  I  have  a 
goodly  heritage. 

I  will  bless  the  Lord,  who  hath  given  me  counsel :  my  reins  also 
instruct  me  in  the  night  seasons. 

I  have  set  the  Lord  always  before  me :  because  he  is  at  my  right 
hand,  I  shall  not  be  moved. 

Therefore  my  heart  is  glad,  and  my  glory  rejoiceth  :  my  flesh 
also  shall  rest  in  hope. 

For  thou  wilt  not  leave  my  soul  in  hell ;  neither  wilt  thou  suffer 
thine  Holy  One  to  see  corruption. 

Thou  wilt  shew  me  the  path  of  life  :  in  thy  presence  is  fulness 
of  joy  ;  at  thy  right  hand  there  are  pleasures  for  evermore. 

—  Ps.  16:  5-11. 

Btternative  1ReaMn0s.—  PS.  90: 12-17;  REV-  2I  -  I-T- 

MOST  gracious  God,  who  hast  been  infinitely  merci- 
ful to  us,  not  only  in  the  year  past,  but  through  all 
the  years  of  our  life,  be  pleased  to  accept  our  most  un- 
feigned thanks  for  thine  innumerable  blessings  to  us  ; 
graciously  pardoning  the  manifold  sins  and  infirmities 
of  our  life  past,  and  bountifully  bestowing  upon  us  all 
those  graces  and  virtues  which  may  render  us  acceptable 
to  Thee.  And,  every  year  which  Thou  shalt  be  pleased 
to  add  to  our  lives,  add  also,  we  humbly  implore  Thee, 
more  strength  to  our  faith,  more  ardor  to  our  love,  and  a 
greater  perfection  to  our  obedience ;  and  grant  that,  in 
a  humble  sincerity  and  constant  perseverance,  we  may 
serve  Thee  most  faithfully  the  remainder  of  our  lives, 
for  Jesus  Christ's  sake.  AMEN. 

—  Charles  How  (1661-1745). 

OTHOU,  who  art  ever  the  same,  grant  us  so  to  pass 
through  the  coming  year  with  faithful  hearts,  that 
we  may  be  able  in  all  things  to  please  thy  loving  eyes. 
AMEN. 

—  Mozarabic  Sacranicntary. 

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3for  <Sco& 


And  when  they  were  come  to  the  place,  -which  is  called  Cal- 
vary, there  they  crucified  him,  and  the  malefactors,  one  on  the 
right  hand,  and  the  other  on  the  left. 

Then  said  Jesus,  Father,  forgive  1hem  ;  for  they  know  not 
what  they  do.  And  they  parted  his  raiment,  and  cast  lots. 

And  the  people  stood  beholding.  And  the  rulers  also  with 
them  derided  him,  saying,  He  saved  others ;  let  him  save  himself, 
if  lie  be  Christ,  the  chosen  of  God. 

And  one  of  the  malefactors,  which  were  hanged,  railed  on 
him,  saying,  If  thou  be  Christ,  save  thyself  and  us. 

But  the  other  answering  rebuked  him,  saying,  Dost  not  thou 
fear  God,  seeing  thou  art  in  the  same  condemnation  ? 

And  we  indeed  justly  ;  for  we  receive  the  due  reward  of  our 
deeds :  but  this  man  hath  done  nothing  amiss. 

And  he  said  unto  Jesus,  Lord,  remember  me  when  thou  contest 
into  thy  kingdom. 

And  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Verily  I  say  unto  thee,  To  day  shalt 
thou  be  with  me  in  paradise. 

And  when  Jesus  had  cried  with  a  loud  voice,  he  said,  Father, 
into  thy  hands  I  commend  my  spirit :  and  having  said  thus,  he 
gave  up  the  ghost.  —  LUKE  23 :  33-35,  39-43,  46. 

Bltecnative  IReafcings. -- is.  53: 1-7;  PmL.2:5-ii. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  thine  only  Son  to 
/~V  be  unto  us  both  a  sacrifice  for  sin,  and  also  an  en- 
sample  of  godly  life  ;  give  us  grace  that  we  may  always 
most  thankfully  receive  that  his  inestimable  benefit,  and 
also  daily  endeavour  ourselves  to  follow  the  blessed  steps 
of  his  most  holy  life  ;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  AMEN. 

OGOD,  who  art  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our 
sins,  mercifully  grant  unto  us  that  we  may  be  deliv- 
ered from  the  bondage  of  our  sins,  and  may  one  day 
rejoice  in  perfect  liberty  in  our  very  Fatherland,  which 

is  in  heaven.     AMEN. 

—  Roman  Breviary. 

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3for  Easter 


In  the  end  of  the  sabbath,  as  it  began  to  dawn  toward  the 
first  day  of  the  -week,  came  Mary  Magdalene,  and  the  other 
Mary  to  see  the  sepulchre. 

And,  behold,  there  was  a  great  earthquake  :  for  the  angel  of 
the  Lord  descended  from  heaven,  and  came  and  rolled  back  the 
stone  from  the  door,  and  sat  upon  it. 

His  countenance  was  like  lightning,  and  his  raiment  white  as 
snow. 

And  for  fear  of  him  the  keepers  did  shake,  and  became  as 
dead  men. 

And  the  angel  answered  and  said  unto  the  women,  Fear  not 
ye  :  for  I  know  that  ye  seek  Jesus,  which  was  crucified. 

He  is  not  here  :  for  he  is  risen,  as  he  said.  Come,  see  the 
place  where  the  Lord  lay. 

And  go  quickly,  and  tell  his  disciples  that  he  is  risen  from  the 
dead  ;  and,  behold,  he  goeth  before  you  into  Galilee  ;  there  shall 
ye  see  him  :  lo,  I  have  told  you.  —  MATT.  28  :  1-7. 

Alternative  IReaDfncjs.  —  i  COR.  15:20-28;  JOHN  20: 
11-17. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  through  thine  only  begotten 
/*  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  hast  overcome  death,  and  opened 
unto  us  the  gate  of  everlasting  life  ;  we  humbly  beseech 
Thee  that,  as  by  thy  special  grace  preventing  us  Thou 
dost  put  into  our  minds  good  desires,  so  by  thy  continual 
help  we  may  bring  the  same  to  good  effect  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost  ever,  one  God,  world  without  end. 
AMEN. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  Giver  of  life,  grant  unto  us  thy 
f~\  life,  that  we  may  truly  live  ;  thy  love,  that  we  may 
greatly  rejoice  ;  that  we,  knowing  trouble,  and  acquainted 
with  grief,  may,  through  the  goodly  deliverance  of  faith 
and  hope,  come  to  the  large  joy  of  the  peace  that  pass- 
eth  all  understanding.  Of  thy  loving-kindness  hear  our 
supplications,  we  beseech  Thee,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  AMEN.  —  George  Daivson. 

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3Tor  IRational 

And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  if  thou  shall  hearken  diligently 
unto  the  voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  observe  and  to  do  all  his 
commandments  which  I  command  thee  this  day,  that  the  Lord 
thy  God  will  set  thee  on  high  above  all  nations  of  the  earth  : 

And  all  these  blessings  shall  come  on  thee,  and  overtake  thee, 
if  thou  shalt  hearken  unto  the  voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God. 

Blessed  shalt  thou  be  in  the  city,  and  blessed  shalt  thou  be  in 
the  field. 

Blessed  shall  be  the  fruit  of  thy  body,  and  the  fruit  of  thy 
ground,  and  the  fruit  of  thy  cattle,  the  increase  of  thy  kine,  and 
the  flocks  of  thy  sheep. 

Blessed  shall  be  thy  basket  and  thy  store. 

Blessed  shalt  thou  be  when  thou  comest  in,  and  blessed  shalt 
thou  be  when  thou  goest  out. 

The  Lord  shall  establish  thee  an  holy  people  unto  himself,  as 
he  hath  sworn  unto  thee,  if  thou  shalt  keep  the  commandments 
of  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  walk  in  his  ways.  —  DEUT.  28 :  1-6,  9. 

Blternative  "Readings.— is.  60: 15-22;  HOS.  14. 

OTHOU  who  art  the  God  of  our  fathers  and  our 
God,  we  thank  Thee  for  our  citizenship  in  this  land 
of  thy  founding  and  thy  favor.  The  lines  are  fallen 
unto  us  in  pleasant  places ;  we  have  a  goodly  heritage. 
Be  pleased  to  bless  and  preserve  this  our  beloved  coun- 
try, and  grant  that  we  as  a  people  may  hearken  diligently 
unto  thy  voice  that  all  the  blessings  of  thy  goodness 
may  come  on  us  and  overtake  us.  And  to  thy  Name 
will  we  give  the  praise  and  glory.  AMEN. 

GOD  of  the  nations,  who  hast  led  this  people  with  a 
mighty  hand  and  stretch ed-out  arm  through  tem- 
pest and  trial  to  unity  and  peace,  graciously  lead  us 
through  all  the  days  to  come.  Bestow  thy  blessing  and 
favor  upon  thy  servant  the  President  of  the  United 
States,  and  all  others  in  authority,  and  make  them  wise 
and  steadfast  to  do  thy  will.  Grant  unto  us  the  love  of 
freedom,  righteousness,  and  peace,  and  help  us  to  ad- 
vance the  coming  of  thy  kingdom.  AMEN. 


Whence  Cometh  Help 

3For  a  Birtbba\>  in  tbe  Ibome 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul :  and  all  that  is  within  me,  bless 
his  holy  name. 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  his  benefits  : 

Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities  ;  who  healeth  all  thy  dis- 
eases ; 

Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction;  who  crowneth  thee 
with  lovingkindness  and  tender  mercies  ; 

Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things;  so  that  thy 
youth  is  renewed  like  the  eagle's. 

For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth,  so  great  /'s  his 
mercy  toward  them  that  fear  him. 

As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west,  so  far  hath  he  removed 
our  transgressions  from  us. 

Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children,  so  the  Lord  pitieth  them 
that  fear  him.  —  Ps.  103:  1-5,  11-13. 

Alternative  IReaDf ngs*  —  DEUT.  n:  18-21;  PHIL.  3: 
12-14. 


OGOD,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  crownest  us  with 
loving  kindnesses  and  tender  mercies,  give  unto  us 
a  deeper  sense  of  thy  bestowing  and  forgiving  love,  that 
we  may  bless  Thee  with  heart  and  soul.  Fit  us  for 
truer  service  and  help  us  to  be  more  Christlike  in  our 
lives.  Bless  him  [her]  whose  birthday  this  is,  and  may 
his  [her]  life  be  gladdened  by  thy  presence,  strengthened 
by  thy  grace,  and  fruitful  in  thy  service ;  and  grant  that 
the  ties  of  affection  and  sympathy  which  bind  us  to- 
gether here  may  be  perfected  in  heaven,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  AMEN. 


O  LORD,  from  whom  all  good  things  do  come ;  grant 
to  us,  thy  humble  servants,  that  by  thy  holy  inspi- 
ration we  may  think  those  things  that  are  good,  and  by 
thy  merciful  guiding  may  perform   the   same ;  through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     AMEN. 

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Let  not  your  heart  be  troubled  :  ye  believe  in  God,  believe  also 
in  me. 

In  my  Father's  house  are  many  mansions  :  if  it  were  not  so, 
I  would  have  told  you.  I  go  to  prepare  a  place  for  you. 

And  if  I  go  and  prepare  a  place  for  you,  I  will  come  again, 
and  receive  you  unto  myself  ;  that  where  I  am,  there  ye  may  be 
also. 

And  whither  I  go  ye  know,  and  the  way  ye  know. 

Thomas  saith  unto  him,  Lord,  we  know  not  whither  thou  go- 
est  ;  and  how  can  we  know  the  way  ? 

Jesus  saith  unto  him,  I  am  the  way,  the  truth,  and  the  life  : 
no  man  cometh  unto  the  Father,  but  by  me. 

These  things  have  I  spoken  unto  you,  being  yet  present  with 
you. 

But  the  Comforter,  which  is  the  Holy  Ghost,  whom  the  Father 
will  send  in  my  name,  he  shall  teach  you  all  things,  and  bring 
all  things  to  your  remembrance,  whatsoever  I  have  said  unto  you. 

Peace  I  leave  with  you,  my  peace  I  give  unto  you  :  not  as  the 
world  giveth,  give  I  unto  you.  Let  not  your  heart  be  troubled, 
neither  let  it  be  afraid.  —  JOHN  14  :  1-6,  25-27. 

Alternative  IReafcings.—  i  PET.  1:3-8;  REV.  21: 
21-26. 

WE  thank  Thee,  our  Father,  for  the  dear  and  faith- 
ful dead,  for  those  who  have  made  the  distant 
heavens  a  home  for  us,  and  whose  truth  and  beauty  are 
even  now  in  our  hearts.  One  by  one  Thou  dost  gather 
the  scattered  families  out  of  the  earthly  light  into  the 
heavenly  glory,  from  the  distractions  and  strife  and 
weariness  of  time  to  the  peace  of  eternity.  We  thank 
Thee  for  the  labors  and  the  joys  of  these  mortal  years. 
We  thank  Thee  for  our  deep  sense  of  the  mysteries  that 
lie  beyond  our  dust,  and  for  the  eye  of  faith  which  Thou 
hast  opened  for  all  who  believe  in  thy  Son.  May  we 
live  altogether  in  thy  faith  and  love,  and  in  that  hope 

which  is  full  of  immortality.     AMEN. 

—  Rufiis  Ellis. 

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Cbtlbren's  praters 

MORNING 

GREAT  and  holy  God,  who  hast  said,  I  love  them 
that  love  me,  and  those  that  seek  me  early  shall 
find  me,  teach  me  to  love  Thee.  Give  me  an  earnest 
wish  to  seek  Thee  that  so  I  may  find  Thee.  Every  day 
of  my  life  is  full  of  thy  kindness  and  love.  Help  me  to 
remember  Thee.  Give  me  thy  grace  in  my  heart.  Help 
me  in  all  my  duties.  Make  me  kind  and  gentle  with  my 
playmates.  Bless  them  with  me.  Bless,  too,  my  par- 
ents, brothers,  and  sisters,  and  all  my  friends.  Fill  the 
whole  world  with  thy  love  and  truth.  Hear  my  prayer, 
O  God,  forgive  all  my  sins,  and  accept  me  for  the  dear 
Saviour's  sake.  AMEN. 

— From  Daily  Devotions  for  a  Child. 


IJEAVENLY  Father,  whose  care  is  over  us  in  all 
ii  darkness  and  whose  love  is  brighter  than  the  morn- 
ing light,  I  thank  Thee  for  this  new  day.  Bless  my  life 
and  make  it  like  a  little  flower  that  giveth  joy  to  all. 
Help  me  to  love  what  is  good  and  true  and  beautiful. 
Make  me  brave  and  helpful,  like  my  Master.  Bless  all 
whom  I  love.  And  may  thy  kingdom  come  and  brighten 
all  the  darkness  of  the  world  with  the  light  of  eternal 
day.  Through  Jesus  my  Saviour  and  King.  AMEN. 


JESUS,  Lord,  to  thee  I  pray, 

Guide  and  guard  me  through  this  day. 

As  the  shepherd  tends  the  sheep, 

Lord,  me  safe  from  evil  keep. 

And  when  life,  O  Lord,  is  past, 

Take  me  to  thyself  at  last. 


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EVENING 

FATHER  of  all,  who  dost  never  sleep,  because  Thou 
art  never  tired,  keep  watch  over  me  while  I  rest. 
I  will  put  my  trust  in  Thee,  and  not  be  afraid,  for  no 
harm  can  come  to  me  when  Thou  art  my  Keeper.  Send 
down  thy  peace  and  love  into  my  heart  and  fill  my  mind 
with  happy,  holy  thoughts.  Forgive  all  in  me  that  Thou 
canst  not  love,  and  make  me  like  Jesus  ;  for  Jesus'  sake. 
AMEN. 

— Frojn  Daily  Devotions  for  a  Child. 


OGOD,  whose  love  has  kept  me  through  another 
day,  I  thank  Thee  for  all  Thou  hast  given  me :  for 
my  home,  my  friends,  my  hopes,  my  joys.  My  cup  run- 
neth over.  Help  me  to  be  thankful  and  obedient  and 
to  love  Jesus,  who  was  once  a  child  like  me.  Bless  all 
homeless  children,  and  all  who  have  never  heard  of  Jesus. 
And  may  thy  kingdom  come  and  thy  will  be  done  in 
the  hearts  of  all  children  everywhere,  for  Jesus'  sake. 
AMEN. 

JESUS,  tender  Shepherd,  hear  me, 

Bless  thy  little  lamb  to-night; 
Through  the  darkness  be  thou  near  me, 

Keep  me  safe  till  morning  light. 

All  this  day  thy  hand  has  led  me, 

And  I  thank  thee  for  thy  care; 
Thou  hast  clothed  me,  warmed  me,  fed  me, 

Listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 

Let  my  sins  be  all  forgiven; 

Bless  the  friends  I  love  so  well; 
Take  me,  when  I  die,  to  heaven, 

Happy  there  with  thee  to  dwell.     AMEN. 

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(Brace  before  fIDeat 

FOR  these  and  all  tokens  of  thy  providence  and  love, 
our  Father,  we  thank  Thee. 

FOR  life,  for  love,  for  home  and  daily  food,  we  give 
Thee  thanks,  our  Father. 

1  GRANT  us  blessing  with  these  gifts  of  thy  love,  our 
Father,  for  Jesus'  sake.  AMEN. 

1  WE  praise  Thee,  our  heavenly  Father,  for  thy  constant 
and  loving  care,  and  pray  that  we  may  be  made  strong 
to  do  thy  holy  will,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
AMEN. 

1  WE  thank  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  the  mercies  that  are  new 
every  morning  and  fresh  every  evening.  Help  us  in 
return  to  give  Thee  the  supreme  love  of  our  hearts  and 
full  service  of  our  hands,  for  Christ's  sake.  AMEN. 

1  BLESS  the  Lord,  0  my  soul :  and  all  that  is  within 
me,  bless  his  holy  name.  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul, 
and  forget  not  all  his  benefits.  AMEN. 


1  From  Congregational  Handbook,  "  Grace  before  Meat." 

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A  LMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  all  mercies,  we,  thine 
/*.  unworthy  servants,  do  give  Thee  most  humble  and 
hearty  thanks  for  all  thy  goodness  and  loving-kindness 
to  us,  and  to  all  men.  We  bless  Thee  for  our  creation, 
preservation,  and  all  the  blessings  of  this  life  ;  but  above 
all,  for  thine  inestimable  love  in  the  redemption  of  the 
world  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  for  the  means  of  grace, 
and  for  the  hope  of  glory.  And,  we  beseech  Thee,  give 
us  that  due  sense  of  all  thy  mercies,  that  our  hearts  may 
be  unfeignedly  thankful  ;  and  that  we  may  show  forth  thy 
praise,  not  only  with  our  lips,  but  in  our  lives,  by  giving 
up  ourselves  to  thy  service,  and  by  walking  before  Thee 
in  holiness  and  righteousness  all  our  days  ;  through  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord,  to  whom,  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  all  honour  and  glory,  world  without  end. 
AMEN. 


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